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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.18 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.18 and 162.12 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.18 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.18 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.18 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 65,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,687.78/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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